Sold for $1,049,000

$1,049,000

27 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

5beds

2,495sqft

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Built in 1900

-- sqft lot

$1,079,100 Zestimate^®

$420/sqft

$6,840 Estimated rent

Home value

$1,079,100

$917,000 - $1.26M

$6,840/mo

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What's special

Private backyardEfficient layout

A long-time family residence, 27 Boston is an ideal canvas for buyers seeking renovation potential or income opportunity. This flexible 2-family offers an efficient layout suited for investors, developers, or end users. Unit 1 spans the first floor with 2 beds, 1 bath, kitchen, living & dining rooms, plus a front porch & rear enclosed porch; laundry is in the basement. Unit 2 occupies 2 levels and features 2 beds plus an office, kitchen w/laundry, bath, dining room, living room, and a 3rd bedroom in the partially finished attic, along with enclosed front and rear porches. Additional perks include off-street parking for 2 cars, a private backyard, and roughly 900 sq. ft. of unfinished basement space not included in the living area. Separate oil tanks for heat. Gas hot water heaters- both recently replaced. Both units are vacant.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Features

Basement: Full,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,495
Total interior livable area: 2,495 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,495

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Uncovered spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed

Lot

Size: 2,940 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: M:28 B:G L:24,751179
Zoning: RA

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: Somerville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $420/sqft
Tax assessed value: $987,400
Annual tax amount: $10,773
Date on market: 1/9/2026
Total actual rent: 0

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/29/2025	Sold	$1,049,000$420/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73456579 Report a problem
11/24/2025	Contingent	$1,049,000$420/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73456579 Report a problem
11/20/2025	Listed for sale	$1,049,000$420/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73456579 Report a problem
3/17/2016	Listing removed	$4,000$2/sqft
Source: Boston Legacy Real Estate Report a problem
2/25/2016	Listed for rent	$4,000$2/sqft
Source: Boston Legacy Real Estate Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$10,773 +5.6%	$987,400 +1.8%
2024	$10,203 +2.3%	$969,900 +0.5%
2023	$9,975 +8%	$964,700 +6.3%
2022	$9,235 +2.2%	$907,200 +2.3%
2021	$9,036 +1.5%	$886,800 +0.5%
2020	$8,899 +5.7%	$882,000 +12.7%
2019	$8,422 +4%	$782,700 +9.3%
2018	$8,098 +3.6%	$716,000 +6.9%
2017	$7,814 -0.8%	$669,600 +6.6%
2016	$7,874	$628,400